š¬š§ Oeiras 10 October 2026 | Guided Wine and Food Pairing
€65.00
If It Grows Together, It Goes Together
Av. Marginal
2780-267 Oeiras
Course overview
If It Grows Together, It Goes Together ā Guided Wine and Food Pairing is an educational yet relaxed lunch experience that explores the natural relationship between local wines and local cuisine. Hosted at Inatel Oeiras, this guided pairing session focuses on classic Portuguese wine and food combinations, demonstrating in a practical way why wines and dishes from the same region work so well together.
This guided wine and food pairing is designed to complement WSET studies, but it can also be booked as a standalone experience by wine and food lovers who want to deepen their understanding of pairing principles in a real gastronomic context.
What you will experience
- An introduction to the principle āIf it grows together, it goes togetherā
- Classic Portuguese wine and food pairings explained step by step
- A focus on four key Portuguese wine regions
- Guided tasting of wines alongside carefully selected dishes
- Clear explanations that can be directly applied in hospitality and service
- A relaxed, social, and educational lunch setting
Course format
- Duration; approximately 2.5 hours
- Style; educational and relaxed
- Focus; guided wine and food pairing
- Regions; 4 Portuguese wine regions
Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Participants must be of legal drinking age to take part in tastings.
Target audience
- Hospitality, restaurant, and tourism professionals
- Sommeliers, service staff, and front-of-house teams
- WSET students who want to apply theory in practice
- Wine and food enthusiasts interested in Portuguese gastronomy
Venue and booking
This course takes place at Inatel Oeiras.
Registration is completed via the Plansel International Wine School website.
Accommodation and venue services are booked directly with Inatel; a limited number of rooms are reserved for PIWS students.
Combine this guided pairing with other courses
The Guided Wine and Food Pairing session is designed to fit seamlessly into your wine studies in Portugal.
You can combine this course with:
WSET Level 1 or WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Apply food and wine pairing principles learned during WSET courses in a real Portuguese gastronomic setting.
Highlights of Portugal
Start with an introduction to Portuguese wine styles and deepen your understanding during this guided pairing lunch.
Portuguese Wine Specialisation ā Full day
Include this lunch as part of a complete learning journey that culminates in a full-day exploration of all 14 Portuguese wine regions.
This flexible structure allows you to turn theory into practice while building a complete and immersive wine education experience, without additional travel.
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 3 hours
- Skill level Beginner
- Language English
- Students 4
- Assessments Yes
Plansel International Wine School is a leading wine education provider in Portugal and a WSET Approved Programme Provider. Our educators are experienced wine professionals with backgrounds in winemaking, hospitality, wine trade, and education. This ensures a high-quality, well-structured, and engaging guided wine and food pairing experience.
Portuguese wines are closely linked to local cuisine and regional traditions. This guided pairing lunch highlights how Portuguese wines naturally complement Portuguese dishes, offering a practical and authentic approach to wine and food pairing.
After completing your purchase, you will receive a booking confirmation. Please note that for Multibanco payments, an additional confirmation step via your mobile phone is required before the booking becomes final. Practical information about the lunch will be shared ahead of the event.
After the guided pairing session, you are welcome to stay in touch with us for further guidance or to join our wine community in Portugal, where we share additional courses, tastings, and learning opportunities.
This guided wine and food pairing does not include study books or printed materials. All wines and dishes served during the lunch are included and explained by the educator.
This is a guided learning experience focused on practical application. It does not include an exam or formal certification. A certificate of attendance may be provided.
No preparation or prior study is required. The session is designed to be accessible, practical, and enjoyable for all levels.
Yes. This guided wine and food pairing is designed to complement WSET courses and other wine specialisations. It can be combined with WSET Level 1 or Level 2, the Highlights of Portugal tasting session, or the Portuguese Wine Specialisation.
Yes. This course is particularly valuable for hospitality, restaurant, and tourism professionals who want to improve pairing skills, wine recommendations, and overall guest experience.
Requirements
- There are no entry requirements for this course. When you want to participate in the tasting of alcoholic beverages, you must have reached the minimum age for drinking alcohol. However, if this is not an obstacle to obtain the qualification in itself.
Features
- Discover classic Portuguese wine and food pairings in a guided lunch setting
- Learn the core principles behind successful wine and food pairing
- Explore regional pairings from four key Portuguese wine regions
- Understand how local cuisine and local wines complement each other
- Improve your confidence when recommending wine and food combinations
- Apply pairing principles directly to hospitality, service, and guest experience
- Enjoy a curated selection of Portuguese wines paired with carefully chosen dishes
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